Sustainability

The module is aimed at all of the dental team. Sustainability is increasingly important in dentistry. All dental practices have a measurable environmental and social footprint.

CategoryOnline Dental CPD Hub

Location

Online

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

Understand sustainability in dentistry
Identify key environmental challenges in dental practices
Apply sustainable waste management principles
Promote sustainable procurement and materials
Improve energy and water efficiency
Embed sustainability into practice culture
Ensure compliance and professional responsibility

Aims

The aim of this module is to equip dental professionals with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools required to implement environmentally sustainable practices within dental settings, while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This CPD module provides you with 1-hour GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcomes A,B,C,D.

Last review: January 2026.

Next review: January 2027

Details

Verified hours: 1 hours
GDC outcomes: A,B,C,D

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